When You Get A Check For A Couple Of Dollars In The Mail, Do Not Cash It

From Clark Howard:

The Attorney General in California is suing Chase Bank for sending people reward checks that eventually tied those people into paying a $70 to $120 annual membership fee. Chase was specifically looking for foreigners and older people, according to the AG's office. And, an estimated $28 million was taken from victims, according to the L.A. Times. Chase has yet to comment about the lawsuit. But Clark wants to warn you! When you get a check for a couple dollars in the mail, DO NOT CASH IT! More often than not, cashing the check will rope you into some kind of contract. Companies are not going to send you free money for no reason. There is always a catch.